steamroll

[steem-rohl]

verb (used with or without object)

1. steamroller.

Word History and Origins

Origin of steamroll¹

First recorded in 1910–15; by back formation

Example Sentences

Until the Blues steamrolled everyone last season to win the Conference League, the previous winners had been Roma, West Ham and Olympiakos.

From BBC

It had been a promising start from the Lions, who galloped into a commanding lead and looked as if they were going to steamroll their opponents.

From BBC

As Scottie Scheffler steamrolled his way to the Claret Jug, there was another name which kept being mentioned in the discourse surrounding his impending Open victory.

From BBC

These are the shows that are going to steamroll through the nominations.

From Los Angeles Times

When left tackle Rashawn Slater joined the team for minicamp, the potential starting offensive line looked significantly different than the one that got steamrolled in the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

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